Michael Sams, MD

Rheumatology

4.9
304 Ratings
Years in Practice: 14 years
Practices In: Naperville
Patients Seen: Ages 18+

I try my best to be com­pas­sion­ate, time­ly and pro­vide up-to-date evi­dence-based care.

Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Languages
English
Clinical Interests

Rheuma­toid arthri­tis, Pso­ri­at­ic arthri­tis, Anky­los­ing spondyli­tis, Inflam­ma­to­ry arthri­tis, Lupus, Sjo­gren’s syn­drome, Vas­culi­tis, Osteo­poro­sis, Inflam­ma­to­ry myosi­tis, Rheuma­to­log­ic autoim­mune dis­eases and Pul­monary man­i­fes­ta­tions of rheumat­ic disease

Personal Interests

Run­ning, Ski­ing, Bas­ket­ball, Golf, Spend­ing time with my family

Memberships
American College of Rheumatology

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 Highland Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 630-275-2700 Get Directions
Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington St. Naperville, Illinois 60540 630-527-3000 Get Directions
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
25 North Winfield Road Winfield, Illinois 60190 630-933-1600 Get Directions
School
University of Illinois College of Medicine Graduation Date: 2008 Degree: MD
Residency
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Resident in Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Conditions

Ankylosing Spondylitis, Dermatomyositis, Gout, Lupus, Osteoporosis, Polymyositis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Vasculitis

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.9
304 Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
300 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.9
288 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.9
304 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.9
303 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
301 Ratings

Comments


Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Dr. Sam's listens carefully to explanations of current problems."
5
Jan. 30, 2025
"Exceptional care"
5
Jan. 29, 2025
"Dr. Sams is very thorough and clear with his explanations. One of my favorite doctors."
4.8
Jan. 21, 2025
"Dr Sams is the best rheumatologist I've had"
5
Jan. 18, 2025
"He's a very conscience Dr"
5
Jan. 17, 2025
"Dr. Sams has been great in treating my PsA. Would highly recommend"
5
Jan. 14, 2025
"Always a good experience"
5
Jan. 10, 2025
"Dr Sams has always been professional, respectful and attentive to my questions He explains his findings, concerns and recommendations clearly. He is a very good listener."
5
Jan. 6, 2025
"Great doctor"
5
Jan. 3, 2025
"These are my quarterly visits with Dr. Sams to manage my RA and all my visits are excellent."
5
Dec. 25, 2024
"Care and medications explained in detail"
5
Dec. 21, 2024
"Dr. Sams is wonderful. He carefully listens to my explanation of my symptoms and asks further questions to ensure proper treatment."
5
Dec. 20, 2024
"Good"
5
Dec. 20, 2024
"Excellent"
5
Dec. 7, 2024
"Good doctor"
5
Dec. 4, 2024
"Dr. Sams is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. He is professional, compassionate, extremely knowledgeable, and considerate. Thank you."
5
Nov. 23, 2024
"I think he is really looking after my well-being"
5
Nov. 6, 2024
"Dr. Sams answered my concerns. He was very patient."
5
Nov. 4, 2024
"Dr Sams answered all my questions so I had a very good experience."
5
Nov. 2, 2024
"Dr. Sams is the best doctor any patient could ask for, he really cares about his patients. He is very open and allows the patient to ask as many questions are needed."
5
Oct. 27, 2024
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